McKenzie Beach

McKenzie BeachIn McKenzie Beach, Lowcountry artist Michael Rogan captures a quiet, powerful stretch of coastal history beneath a canopy of live oaks. Dappled sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating soft grass and long shadows, while the remains of the historic McKenzie Beach cottages rest quietly in the backgroundonce a beloved oceanfront retreat and gathering place for African American families during segregation. Painted en plein air, this original oil

and intuitive mark-making

it’s a timeless reminder of the South Carolina coast and its rich cultural heritage

making each work feel both nostalgic and one of a kind

Deep blue-greens and seafoam whites roll across the composition

A thoughtful gift and a gentle reminder of beauty in simplicity

Lowcountry Spa is an original oil painting by local artist Helli Luck that captures the quiet magic of a Lowcountry marsh at dusk

and island details

An original oil painting on oil paper by Jeanne O’Neal

and a strong sense of place

expressive brushstrokes bring tangled greens

and a sense of escape into everyday spaces

In Hugs & Kisses: Afterglow